Acne, cholesterol and triglycerides
What can be the relationship between acne and dyslipidemia? Dyslipidemia is an alteration in the metabolism of lipids (fats), with its consequent alteration in the
dermatology in Barcelona
Retinoic and glycolic acid for acne scars
What is retinoic acid? What about glycolic acid? Retinoic acid or tretinoin is a retinoid, a derivative of vitamin A. It performs several actions on
Epidermal Nevus, Laser Removal
What is an epidermal nevus? It is a hamartoma of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. A hamartoma is a malformation made up
Jadassohn’s sebaceous nevus
What is a Jadassohn’s sebaceous nevus? It is a hamartoma of sebaceous glands. A hamartoma is a malformation composed of a benign and mixed proliferation
Angiokeratoma
Treatment of angiokeratoma What is an angiokeratoma? It is a benign proliferation that contains dilated, thin-walled blood vessels and on its surface an epidermal hyperplasia
Nail fungus: tinea nails and onychomycosis
What is ringworm? What about onychomycosis? Nail ringworm is an infection of the nails caused by fungi of the “dermatophyte” type, whether they are the
Epidermoid cyst removal with laser
What is an Epidermoid Cyst? The so-called “fat cyst” or “sebaceous cyst” is actually called an epidermoid cyst. It consists of a sac-shaped proliferation, of
New Acne Scars and Marks in 2014
The therapeutic field of acne scars is constantly evolving and new therapies and comparative studies between them are constantly appearing. This is because it is
Guttata hypomelanosis, laser treatment
What is idiopathic hypomelanosis in droplets? Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is a skin pigmentation disorder characterized by the appearance of white, round or oval spots, usually
Acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? It is an endocrine disorder typical of women of reproductive age. It consists of an alteration in the secretion
Acne in young women
What is adult female acne? It is defined as acne that appears or remains beyond 25 years of age. The prevalence of acne in the
CO2 laser to treat acne marks
What is CO2 laser? It is a laser device that emits a light with a wavelength of 10,600 nm and whose impact target is the